As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward.

Abstract: Text-to-SQL is the task of converting a natural language utterance plus the corresponding database schema into a SQL program. The inputs naturally form a heterogeneous graph while the output ...

The FTP server ProFTPD includes a module called mod_sql. It contains an SQL injection vulnerability that can ultimately lead to the execution of injected code.

So, you want to get better at Python? That’s cool. There are a ton of ways to learn, but honestly, just messing around with code and seeing how things work is a pretty solid approach. This article is ...

AI chatbots make it possible for people who can’t code to build apps, sites and tools. But it’s decidedly problematic.

I've been playing around with the new Microsoft service, currently in preview and it's time to show off what it can do. Have you ever struggled with a database performance problem or ever struggled to ...

Five new Elektor courses help beginners take their first steps in microcontroller programming with Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi Pico. Each course combines hands-on projects, hardware kits, and ...

March 2026 TIOBE Index stays largely steady, with SQL and R swapping spots, as Paul Jansen explains why the index still relies on search engine hits. March doesn’t bring a dramatic reshuffle at the ...

A team of AI researchers at Bloomberg have developed PExA, an agentic framework that achieved 70.2% execution accuracy, sharing one of the top positions on the Spider 2.0 (Snow) leaderboard, one of ...

Introducing a new cloud billing option for SQL Server customers, providing pay-as-you-go flexibility across on-premises and cloud environments. License by vCore [4]New Allows customers to elect to ...

Gain a stronger edge over competitors by using loyalty programs that keep customers coming back and boost your sales. Follow proven steps like point systems and tiered rewards to design a loyalty ...